Inquiry Strategies Research Articles

Paradoxes of Transformative Social Innovation: From Critical Awareness towards Strategies of Inquiry

Society is transforming through a whirlpool of innovations. This includes technological as well as social innovations, i.e. changes in social relations involving new ways of doing, organizing, framing and knowing. Especially the potentials for transformative social innovation (TSI) are gaining the interest of progressive political actors and critical scholars. Occurring in the form of new modes of governance and alternative ways of working and living together, TSI involves the challenging, altering or replacing of dominant institutions. As documented in various strands of critical social inquiry and innovation research, TSI praxis is pervaded with contradictions, anomalies and paradoxes. This methodological contribution addresses the challenge that tends to remain: How to elaborate this general critical awareness into more operational ‘strategies of inquiry’? The paper discusses paradoxes of a) system reproduction, b) temporality, and c) reality construction. Identifying distinct kinds of contradictions and distinct empirical phenomena, this differentiation also calls attention to the associated differences between realist, processual and constructivist research philosophies. Gathering the empirical analyses, theoretical interpretations and methodological advances that have been made on these paradoxes, this contribution opens up the scope for critical and practically relevant innovation research: It is important to bridge the divide between rigorous but sterile methodological know-how, and critical-reflexive theorizing that lacks operational insights.

Conflicts in Tourism Villages and their Settlement Mechanisms (Case Study in Bali, Yogyakarta, Subang, Indonesia)

This article describes a map of potential conflicts and the mechanisms used to resolve conflicts in the best tourist villages in Indonesia, namely Panglipuran Bali, Nglanggeran Yogyakarta and Cisaat, West Java. The three villages were chosen by the researchers because they had different conflict characteristics and resolution mechanisms, so the coping strategies were also used in different ways. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method as a strategy of inquiry. The research subjects and locus were carried out among stakeholders, village tourism actors, local communities and tourists in the three villages which were the locus of this research. Data collection was carried out using in-depth interviews supported by extensive observation and document studies. The results of this study show that conflicts over the management of tourism objects in Panglipuran Bali can be overcome by using a customary institutional approach. Meanwhile, in Nglanggeran, Yogyakarta, the role of youth as actors is important in overcoming conflict. In Cisaat Village, efforts to resolve conflicts involve formal institutions such as the village administration.

Handout Design of Scientific-Based Mathematics and Inquiry Strategies

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to produce scientifically based mathematics handout products and inquiry strategies on opportunity material in class seven which is valid according to experts, and to determine the effectiveness of the learning process.
 Methodology: This type of research is design and development research using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The instruments used in this study were: (1) validation sheets for material experts; (2) validation sheets for handout design experts, both of which are used to assess the feasibility of teaching materials; (3) teacher response sheet; (4) student response sheets, these sheets are used to assess the validity of teaching materials; (5) student observation sheets about student activity, used to see student activity; and (6) post-test question sheets, used to see the effectiveness of the learning process.
 Main Findings: From the analysis carried out on the final test of opportunity material, the average post-test score was 93.3 with a percentage of student completeness of 82.5%, and the results of observations of student activity in learning were 73.32% in the "good" category. The study results show that the learning process using scientific-based mathematics handouts and inquiry strategies runs effectively.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The latest update in this research is to develop a scientifically based mathematics handout and an inquiry strategy on probability material. There has been no research on developing scientifically based mathematics handouts and inquiry strategies on opportunities. Therefore, this study complements previous research.

Implementation effect of integrating cooperative inquiry into blended learning: analysis of students’ goal setting, task value, and well-being

ABSTRACT This research integrated cooperative inquiry strategies to implement blended learning and analyzes the learning effects based on the perspectives of goal setting theory and well-being theory. Blended learning combines the advantages of classroom teaching and online learning and enables students to review material to further their understanding. Cooperative inquiry, a key skill in modern life, involves collaboratively identifying feasible solutions to a problem. It enhances learning motivation and effectiveness through mutual assistance and support. In this study, a blended learning intervention (of cooperative inquiry learning and online learning) and a tradition lecture curriculum were implemented for an educational statistics course at a college of education to investigate the relationships between students’ goal setting, task value, and well-being. In total, 30 and 22 postgraduates were assigned to the quasi-experimental and control groups, respectively. Data were evaluated using Hotelling’s T2, analysis of covariance, and multiple regression. After the blended learning intervention, the students demonstrated significant improvements in some dimensions of the three variables. Furthermore, goal setting and task value contributed critically to student well-being.

“I didn’t know I could have a voice”: how Asian American childhood experiences shaped lived identities

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to gain insight into Asian Americans’ experiences with racism during elementary, middle and high school and how those experiences shape the ways they describe their racial identity.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a qualitative research design and narrative inquiry strategy. The authors used Chang’s (1993) Asian Critical Race Theory framework to examine participant’s descriptions of experiences with racism during elementary, middle and high school and how these experiences shape how they describe their Asian American racial identity.FindingsParticipants’ narratives revealed a common theme of silencing through two major processes: acceptance of the Asian American identity as an “other” and measuring the Asian American self against the barometers of physical appearance and the model minority stereotype.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on Asian Americans by examining how experiences as a child shape how they have come to perceive their racial identity in relation to their overall self-concept. The authors argue that Asian American experiences have been excluded from discourse on race in education as the model minority and perpetual foreigner stereotypes have allowed for this marginalization.

Strategy In Teaching English Vocabulary

The objectives of the research were to find out how inquiry based strategy is effective to improve the students’ achievement. The design of the research was classroom action research. It was done in two cycles, while every cycle consisted of four steps (planning, acting, observing, and reflecting). The first cycle conducted in two meetings include pre-test. The second cycle was conducted in two meetings and each cycle the students were taken the test as the post-test. The subjects of this research were 8 students of Grade two SMKS Analis Palopo. Based on the result of this research showed that there was an improvement on the students’ vocabulary, it can be seen from the mean score of pre-test were 57,5, the mean score of post-test I was 69, and the mean score of post-test II was 83. In addition, there was 1 students (12,5%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal/KKM) in the pre-test. Meanwhile, in the cycle I, there were 3 students (37,5%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM), and in the post-test II there were 7 students (87,5%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM), so the criteria of success was achieved. Then, from the result of questionnaire it showed that there was improvement of positive responses in the teaching-learning process of vocabulary through Inquiry strategy. The mean of pre-questionnaire was 41,84%. Then, the mean of post-questionnaire was 77,6%. It improved 35,76%. Furthermore, the results of observation and interview showed that the students were motivated in teaching-learning process during the implementation of Inquiry strategy.

Students' critical thinking ability in implementing the physics learning module with inquiry strategies based on blended learning

Students' critical thinking ability in implementing the physics learning module with inquiry strategies based on blended learning

The Moderating Effect of Transformational Leadership on the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County

Transformational leadership is an enabler of improved organizational work efficiency, enhanced job satisfaction and organizational performance. In theory, transformational leadership is positively correlated with a variety of organizational outcomes. The current study sought to establish the moderating effect of transformational leadership on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and manufacturing firms’ performance in Nairobi County, Kenya. This paper was anchored on the positivism world view and was quantitative in nature. The research design was explanatory design to show cause and effect relationships and the strategy for inquiry was a survey strategy. The independent variable was entrepreneurial orientation with the dependent variable being firms’ performance whereas the mediator was networking capability with the moderator being transformational leadership. The study utilized Hayes Model 59 using PROCESS Macro Version 4.0 for multiple regression analysis. Results on interaction further indicated that transformational leadership had a moderating effect on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and enterprise performance with β = .03, p = .005. The study concluded that, transformational leadership had varied moderating effects on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and manufacturing firms’ performance. It was the recommendation of this study that for manufacturing firms to better enhance sustainable performance and gain competitive advantage, they should not only adopt entrepreneurial orientation as a strategy but they should also infuse the concept of transformational leadership hence increased improvement.

Strategi Inquiry Dalam Mengajarkan Toleransi Beragama di SMP IT Aziziyah Binjai

This study aims to find out how the inquiry learning strategy is applied to Islamic Religious Education subjects with the theme of religious tolerance. This study uses a qualitative phenomenological method with data collected through reading materials which are then carried out by observations and interviews by researchers who go directly to the field. Data is processed and analyzed by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The following are the results of this study; inquiry strategy in applying inquiry learning to the subject of tolerance, namely, 1) the teacher provides opportunities for students to ask questions about intolerance cases in the form of rampant cases of blasphemy, treatment or discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, race, gender, and so on -others, 2) the teacher forms small groups for students 5-6 people, 3) the teacher directs them to carry out discussions and draw conclusions from the problem of material tolerance by linking the basis of God's word in the Qur'an. Besides that, the development of learning is in the form of observing the material studied with the development of society. The results of this study will have implications for the development of a 'research-based learning model theory in tolerance learning' in Islamic religious education.
 Keywords: Inquiry Learning Model, Islamic Religious Education, Educators, Students, Tolerance.

Strategi Guru PAI dalam Mengelola Kemampuan Critical Thinking Siswa untuk Menghadapi Banjir Informasi dan Hoaks di SMK Plus Nurul Hakim Kediri

This study aims to determine the strategy of PAI teachers in managing students' HOTS-based critical thinking skills to deal with a flood of information and hoaxes at SMK Plus Nurul Hakim Kediri. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. This research was conducted at SMK Plus Nurul Hakim Kediri for two months, the subjects of this study were PAI teachers at SMK Plus Nurul Hakim Kediri, research informants were school principals, teachers and students. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, unstructured interviews and documentation. To analyze data with three steps: condensing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that (1) PAI teachers can implement HOTS-based critical thinking in the form of teachers participating in Subject Teacher Deliberation training, compiling HOTS-based curriculum 13 learning tools, preparing students' souls before learning, training students' critical power, training students' metacognitive skills, training reflective thinking students, train students' psychomotor domains, PAI teachers are admired and emulated, analyze appropriate and accurate information and activate correct thinking. (2) The PAI teacher's strategy in managing HOTS-based students' critical thinking to deal with a flood of information and hoaxes is: problem-based learning strategies, creative and innovative learning strategies, contextual teaching learning strategies and inquiry strategies. (3) The results of the implementation of the learning process carried out to manage HOTS-based students' critical thinking abilities to deal with a flood of information and hoaxes are managing critical thinking power so that students are able to choose valid information, are able to train kinesthetic compliance, increase student activity, teacher strategies in diverse learning, and the achievement of learning objectives.

EDUCATION DILEMMA AND CHALLENGES OF THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY CRAFTSMEN IN PLACED PURWAKARTA

This study aims to describe the challenges and dilemmas in the gerabah craft business as a sub-sector creative industry. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method as a strategy of inquiry—primary data collection by in-depth interviews and observations. Meanwhile, secondary data was collected through document studies and analyzed using qualitative and in-depth literature studies. The results of this study indicate that pottery artisans in Kampung Lio, Kecamatan Plered, and Purwakarta have the opportunity to reach the digital market and develop a home industry which can be projected to become a pottery tourism village. However, these opportunities are difficult to reach because they are faced with several challenges, namely low level of education and surrender mentality, and limited financial capital make it difficult for them to develop. 
 

The Strategy of Islamic Religious Education Teachers In Implementing Multicultural Values in Gunung Jati Islamic Smp Perumnas II Tangerang

The affirmation of the importance of instilling multicultural values in education is contained in the SISDIKNAS Law Number 20 Year 2003 4 Paragraph 1 which explains that education is held in a democratic and fair manner and is not discriminatory by upholding human rights, religious values, cultural values, and national pluralism. Perumnas II Tangerang city which became the center of education. The condition of students studying at SMP Islam Gunung Jati have very diverse backgrounds in terms of religion, language, ethnicity, culture, social status. This is deemed necessary through the strategy of Islamic religious education teachers to instill multicultural values. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method and the type of research used is descriptive qualitative, the data collection technique uses interviews, observation, and documentation, while in analyzing the data using data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and testing the validity of the data using source triangulation technique. The results of the study found that the condition of school residents at Gunung Jati Islamic Junior High School was quite diverse, the strategy of Islamic religious education teachers in instilling multicultural values at Perumnas II Tangerang City at SMPI Gunung Jati used two strategies, namely the first inquiry strategy, namely a strategy that tends to involve students with each other. interacting actively, creatively, this raises openness in thinking (the value of openness), the value of humility, and the value of freedom. Second, contextual learning strategies where students not only understand the material but with awareness that they can apply it in everyday life, this raises an attitude of mutual respect (tolerance), spreading the values of peace and humanity. The supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing this strategy include internal physiological and psychological factors and external factors from family, school, and community.

An Ecological Bridge for a Criminological Gap: Eight Stages of the Origin and Evolution of Environmental Criminology (From 1800 to 1900).

Environmental criminology is the study of criminality, victimization, and the built environment in relation to specific locations and the ways in which people and groups intentionally or unintentionally influence one another through the spatial organization of their activities. The strengths of environmental criminology include its rejection of the root-causes approach and its demonstration of the advantages of a situational perspective; its challenge to the conventional view that some ‘evil’ condition generated the crime; and its improvement in our understanding of criminal events and prevention. This paper tracks the development of environmental criminology by collecting its key stages in one place. The environmental perspective encompasses a wide range of methodologies, despite consistent criteria and qualities. Different levels of analysis, inquiry strategies and explanation models address crime patterns and the environment. This paper will examine the historical roots of the environmental perspective on crime from 1800 to 1900. This process will highlight academics’ contributions to environmental criminology. The paper begins with a review of the origin of the ecological viewpoint on crime, then summarizes the work that has formed environmental criminology, and finally reviews the literature.

IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS USING INTERACTIVE METHODS

This article considered the pressing issue of enhancing cognitive activity in high school students with the use of interactive teaching methods. To gain a better understanding of the topic, the article presents a brief overview of the theoretical background, as well as the results of a limited research study. It provides a general concept of interactive methods of learning, the objectives they aim to achieve, and the principles they are based on. The exact process of facilitating an interactive lesson is carefully planned out. The nature of the material that is covered during each stage is specified. For each topic discussed, there is a set of intellectual challenges devised to foster the development of critical and imaginative thinking, as well as the construction of mental operations, visualization, and the linking of ideas. In order to enhance the knowledge acquisition of students, a thorough analysis of the effectiveness of interactive teaching methods was conducted. This analysis included researching the impact of these methods on the critical processing of new educational material presented in the lecture. Results showed that incorporating interactive teaching techniques into the pedagogical educational programs of universities could greatly enhance students' abilities to critically process new information. For the purposes of the experiment, strategies of observation, dialogue, and inquiry were employed. Based on the findings of the study, a model has been put forward to enhance the intellectual capabilities of learners through interactive teaching approaches and suitable advice has been provided.

Explicit instruction on procedural and epistemic knowledge – is it happening? A video-based exploration of classroom practice

ABSTRACT Background Inquiry-based instruction is a prominent teaching strategy in science education that is assumed to be an effective means to foster not only students’ understanding of science content but also their procedural and epistemic knowledge concerning inquiry processes. Empirical studies have repeatedly shown that inquiry-related activities should be combined with instruction that explicitly addresses procedural and epistemic knowledge to support students’ learning effectively. Purpose The aim of this study is to explore to what extent explicit instruction on procedural and epistemic knowledge is occurring in inquiry-based biology and chemistry lessons. Sample The sample analysed in this study consist of 16 inquiry-based biology and chemistry lessons recorded in German classrooms. Design and Methods The video recordings of the lessons were analysed in three steps. First, event-based codes were used to identify all phases of a lesson in which students were engaged in an inquiry-related activity (e.g. developing questions, planning investigations). Second, each phase was analysed with respect to features of explicit instruction (e.g. explications of inquiry strategies). Third, event-based codes were used to capture individual features of explicit instruction in a phase. Results In our sample explicit instruction on procedural knowledge occurred rarely and mostly in the form of brief sidenotes rather than as a comprehensive and deliberately planned action. Furthermore, explicit instruction on epistemic knowledge was virtually non-existent. However, we observed that many tasks and questions that are given by the teachers during their lessons have a high potential for making procedural (and epistemic) aspects explicit. Conclusion While this explorative study does not allow for causal explanations for the lack of explicit instruction, its findings provide important insights into classroom practice. Implications for teacher education and future research are discussed.

The effect of using the inquiry strategy on the achievement and retention of second intermediate grade female students in mathematics

واستبقاء طالبات الصف الثاني المتوسط في مادة الرياضيات . تكونت عينة البحث من (40) طالبة في ثانوية الوفاء للبنات التابعة للمديرية العامة لتربية بغداد / الرصافة الثانية ، تم اختيارهم بصورة عشوائية وكل شعبة مؤلفة من (20) طالبة حيث مثلت شعبة (أ) المجموعة التجريبية التي درست باستخدام إستراتيجية الاستقصاء ومثلت شعبة (ب) المجموعة الضابطة التي درست باستخدام الطريقة الاعتيادية في التدريس استخدمت الباحثة التصميم التجريبي ذا (المجموعة التجريبية والمجموعة الضابطة ) وذا الضبط الجزئي

The Perks of Online Selling: Shared Experiences and Defying Challenges

Aim: This study aimed at exploring and documenting the experiences of online sellers and determine their struggles on online selling amidst the pandemic.
 Research Design: This qualitative research utilized phenomenology as strategy of inquiry to better understand the experiences and challenges of online sellers.
 Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted during the pandemic in a state university in the Philippines.
 Methodology: The study used purposive sampling involving eight participants who have been doing part-time online selling during the pandemic. These participants got engaged in the sphere of online selling to gain additional profit for themselves and family.
 Results: Online sellers were faced with various challenges as they do their sphere. They need to deal with impatient and inconsiderate buyers, unpredictable stocks and prices, competition in the market and unguaranteed quality of items. But despite of these challenges and struggles, online sellers describe online selling not only as a platform for marketing but a tool to gain new friends and widen their market horizons. It has also become a source of fun and income. Online selling also tests sellers to strategize and use their skills and creativity so they can be successful at it.
 Conclusions: Online selling can be a decent opportunity and a challenging endeavor that one can venture on. This became even more challenging during the occurrence of pandemic but it also offered additional profit and advantages for those doing it.

PENERAPAN STRATEGI INKUIRI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV PADA MATA PELAJARAN AQIDAH AKHLAK DI SEKOLAH MIS YASIN ROKA

This research is to find out the application of inquiry strategies in increasing student learning activeness in the Aqidah Akhlak subject, this research uses a type of action research using cycle stages as material for consideration of achieving maximum results with a qualitative approach. The results of the study showed that students were more enthusiastic and active when discussing, students were more focused on listening to other groups' presentations, then were not shy anymore in asking questions, wanted to fully participate in the learning that was carried out, then there was an increase in student learning activity, this could be seen from a very active learning atmosphere and lively atmosphere of discussion in class, and students are more fun in learning than as usual before.

Implementasi Hidden Curriculum Pada Proses Pembelajaran di RA Tunas Literasi Qur’ani

The problem that often arises in learning is the teacher's lack of understanding about the hidden curriculum so that the teacher does not know the positive impact of the hidden curriculum activity itself, even though in reality hidden curriculum activities are often carried out unintentionally in the learning process. This study aims to describe the strategy for implementing the hidden curriculum in the learning process at RA Tunas Literasi Qur'ani, Rejang Lebong Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative through data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the hidden curriculum in the learning process at RA Tunas Literasi Qur'ani, Rejang Lebong Regency was good at providing positive habits to students during learning by using expository and inquiry strategies in order to achieve school goals and the school's vision and mission that had been set, namely the formation of an Islamic generation, knowledgeable, noble, and cultured.

The inquiry investigation group learning model: Improving students’ critical thinking skills, cognitive learning outcomes, and scientific attitudes

Innovative learning is carried out through a combination of the Investigation Group (IG) and Inquiry Strategy (IS) into a modified learning model namely IIG (Inquiry Investigation Group). This study analyzes the effect of the IIG model on critical thinking, cognitive learning outcomes, and scientific attitudes on Class XI High School students in West Seram Regency. The sample was 102 students, and the data was analyzed using inferential statistics namely covariance analysis (ANCOVA). The results show that the IIG model has an effect on critical thinking (0.000<p=0.05), cognitive learning outcomes (0.000<p=0.05), and students’ scientific attitudes (0.000<p=0.05). This indicated that IIG consists of learning stages of orientation, conceptualization, investigation, report generation, and discussion-evaluation. The finding of the research recommends the application of the IIG model in learning other biology concepts in high school. In addition, this research can contribute to providing innovation in biology learning in the era of society 5.0.